Trick Williams To Face Je’Von Evans On 8/19 WWE NXT, Winner Faces Oba Femi At NXT Heatwave

Oba Femi will learn his opponent at NXT Heatwave on the August 19th episode of NXT.

NXT general manager Ava announced that Trick Williams will take on Je’Von Evans on the August 19th episode of NXT in Philadelphia.

The winner will challenge Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at NXT Heatwave on August 24.

Thank you @avawwe_! 🙌

We got some MASSIVE news regarding Philadelphia and WWE Heatwave!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dwTxo4YJvk

— WWE (@WWE) August 6, 2025

Here is the current lineup for the August 19th episode of NXT:

WWE NXT (8/19)

• NXT Title Number One Contenders Match: Trick Williams vs. Je’Von Evans
• Ricky Saints vs. Jasper Troy

Here is the current lineup for NXT Heatwave:

WWE NXT Heatwave (8/24)

• Blake Monroe vs. Jordynne Grace
• NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Trick Williams or Je’Von Evans
• NXT Tag Team Championships: Hank & Tank (Hank Walker & Tank Ledger) vs. DarkState

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